UPDATE 1.30pm UK: Activision Blizzard has responded to the latest developments surrounding the newly-updated lawsuit filed by the State of California. The publisher's statement lies below in full:
"Throughout our engagement with the DFEH [State of California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing], we have complied with every proper request in support of its review even as we had been implementing reforms to ensure our workplaces are welcoming and safe for every employee. Those changes continue today, and include:
"We strive to be a company that recognizes and celebrates the diverse talents and perspectives that lead to the creation of great, globally appealing entertainment. We have provided the DFEH with clear evidence that we do not have gender pay or promotion disparities. Our senior leadership is increasingly diverse, with a growing number of women in key leadership roles across the company.